Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 21 March 2008 in Plants & Nature and Portfolio.
Only a few days ago, these crocuses were open and attracting bees. Yesterday, they attracted a snowfall. An unusual first day of Spring.
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nice contrast betweenn the flowers colors and the snow. The composition is interesting. I like this shot a lot.
21 Mar 2008 12:49am
@Calusarus: Thank you, Calusarus. I appreciate that.
The angles of the flowers and the leaves give it a very strong look. And what colour.
21 Mar 2008 12:56am
@Michael Rawluk: Thank you very much, Michael.
that's beautiful. wonderful colours!
21 Mar 2008 1:13am
@februaryish: Thanks so much. I appreciate that.
A great spring shot, new life breaking through the snow. A nice slice of optimism.
21 Mar 2008 1:49am
@Rhys: Thanks you, Rhys. That's a happy interpretation.
This is really beautiful. Who is Battutah by the way?...lol
21 Mar 2008 2:18am
@chris chisu: Thanks, Chris. Shams Ibn Battutah was a well-known (in the Arab world) Moroccan traveler from the 14th century who wrote a fabulous book about his travels.
So beautiful. The colors are very rich and so full of promise. Love the drops on the one flower.
21 Mar 2008 2:25am
@GJC: Thank you so much, GJC.
The contrast between the crisp white snow, the green leaves and the deep purple of the crocus is beautiful. I find it amazing that this delicate little flower can withstand such cold weather. Wonderful Michael.
21 Mar 2008 2:56am
@MaryB: Yes, they are very hardy. Thank you, Mary.
man this is perfect, love everything from composition, details, colors... this is just AWESOME
21 Mar 2008 3:11am
@dpm: That's a generous comment. thank you, dpm.
It's so beautiful, it took my breath away, wow
21 Mar 2008 3:31am
@Lorraine: What a lovely comment. Thank you, Lorraine.
La terre ne tourne plus rond. Elle est si belle pourtant!
21 Mar 2008 3:38am
@TILALA: Merci, Marie.
A lovely sharp shot from ground level. Compacts are made for this!
21 Mar 2008 3:44am
@Scotfot: I agree. Many thanks, Phil.
Greetings to winter wonderland, Michael.
21 Mar 2008 3:53am
@givethemhell: Perhaps you have a similar wonderland. Thank you, Eva.
Love these flowers and you have captured it so well
21 Mar 2008 4:10am
@Peter Miller: Thank you so much, Peter.
very nice!!!! love the colors!!!
21 Mar 2008 4:39am
@Paola Veneziani: Thank you, Paola.
Well done, the color, the composition, the little water droplets, bravo!
21 Mar 2008 5:27am
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you for the uplifting comment, Wolfgang.
Excellent crocus shot, Michael! Love the dark violet against the snow. Excellent.
21 Mar 2008 5:58am
@Betty: Many thanks, Betty.
An unusual first day of Spring…but so beautifully captured and remembered here. Beautiful composition, Michael! Thanks for starting my day with such beauty!
21 Mar 2008 6:30am
@Ron: And thank you for such an uplifting comment, Ron.
Heavy hail showers here... but a look at your beautiful photo tells me that winter's almost over!
21 Mar 2008 7:37am
@MadScientist: I agree. Thank you, MS.
Wonderfully captured with the few drops of water on the petals! Well, it's not unusual to have "the snow of the lambs"! March is after all a very whimsical month! We had rain the last two days and today very strong, cold winds! But...tomorrow spring will be back.....with a vengeance! By Sunday we might see the first cherry blossoms! So....life is beautiful!
21 Mar 2008 10:10am
@Japanalia: Now that really is a positive comment. Thank you, Gabriela.
Great sharpness and depth of field. Very beautiful shot!
21 Mar 2008 10:17am
@Peter: Thank you, Peter.
Les caprices du temps et ce retour au froid et à la neige font se refermer les pauvres crocus le jour même du printemps, alors qu'il en est le symbole même. Mais cela a au moins l'avantage de t'avoir permis de réaliser une fort jolie photo, à toute chose un coté positif !!
21 Mar 2008 11:12am
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci de l'excellent commentaire, Evelyne.
Nice shot. i like how the dew drops are sharp in focus, good use of bokeh
21 Mar 2008 11:13am
@dillonpic: Thank very much for the excellent comment.
great capture!! hopefully the last snowfall of the "last" winter :)
21 Mar 2008 11:15am
@Elisa: Perhaps. Actually I like the snow. Thank you, Elisa.
EXCELLENT image my friend
21 Mar 2008 11:47am
@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis. I appreciate that.
This is just stunning! Great colors and contrast, also love the drops, the detail is amazing, well done
21 Mar 2008 11:50am
@Ina: Thank you, Ina, for the great comment.
Another lovely flower shot. Even with all the flower shots that get posted, a really good one like this stands out.
21 Mar 2008 11:57am
@Twelvebit: Now that is an uplifting comment. Thank you, 12bit.
Outstanding Michael!!
21 Mar 2008 3:44pm
@amy: Many thanks, Amy.
Wonderful capture Michael. We are expecting snow for this weekend here!
21 Mar 2008 3:50pm
@standley: It must be in many places in Europe. thank you, Standley.
everyone has said it...very beautiful shot!
21 Mar 2008 4:07pm
@Will: Thank you, Will.
wonderful compositin... the white, purple and the greens....
21 Mar 2008 5:51pm
@MJ: Many thanks, MJ.
Great composition, Michael. And the flower looks very sharp.. I also have a weak spot for dews, it's wonderful to see some in this photo.
21 Mar 2008 9:18pm
@Ken: I agree. Droplets are attractive. thanks, Ken.
Beautiful flower in the snowy day. I like the detail and colour.
21 Mar 2008 9:42pm
@pLusOne: Thank you, P1.
simply beautiful - both your work and the flower!
22 Mar 2008 12:25pm
@Photographs by M.E.: Many thanks, M.E.
Nice focus and colours! I like this type of purple and the snow is good too!
23 Mar 2008 5:25am
@Porcsin: Thank you so much.
Beautiful contrast, very artistic!
25 Mar 2008 6:30am
@Illuci: Thank you so much.
Simply beautiful, thank you.
2 Apr 2008 11:54pm
@Lynne: Thank you, Lynne.
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